Making it real: stimulation in the simulation clinic

摘要

Simulation is increasingly recognised as an integral component of modern healthcare education, especially for learning irreversible interventional procedures. Dentistry has utilised various types of simulation activities during preclinical education for many years. This article reviews the application of the simulation clinic in contemporary dental education at James Cook University’s dental school in Australia and offers insight into how ‘making it real’ can stimulate the successful acquisition of clinical skills.